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  Cosmos Earth and Nutrition - The...

  Richard Thornton Smith

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  In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in organic and biodynamic produce. Although once marginal and 'alternative', escalating concerns about the environment, health, food quality and animal welfare have brought organics into mainstream consciousness. Biodynamics, a unique development of the organic approach, does not narrowly focus on agricultural techniques. It was conceived as a new way of thinking about farming, nutrition and the world of nature, allowing for a revitalized relationship with the living soil, the elemental world and the cosmos. Originating from a series of eight lectures given by Dr Rudolf Steiner in 1924, biodynamics broadens the outlook of agriculture and the science behind it, leading to a holistic perspective that incorporates astronomical rhythms and unique preparations for plants and earth. The author describes the foundations on which not only biodynamics but also the wider organic movement is based. He builds bridges between mainstream science and Steiner's insights, making it easier for the wider organic and ecological movement to approach biodynamic concepts and practise. This book has much to offer to the beginner as well as to those already involved with biodynamics. Its broad range of topics - including the ecology of the farm organism, food quality and nutrition, community supported agriculture, planetary influences, seed quality, and the vitality of water - contribute to a deeper understanding of the subject. The author is also concerned to promote innovation so that biodynamics moves with the times. An appendix includes details for contacting various elements of the biodynamic world. DR RICHARD THORNTON SMITH was formerly a geography professor at the University of Leeds, specializing in soil science, environment and conservation. Widely travelled, he has a long-standing interest in indigenous and sustainable farming. He was introduced to the work of Rudolf Steiner at an early age, although his full involvement with biodynamics dates from 1990 when he began to participate in training programmes and workshops at Emerson College, Sussex. In 1996 he began a biodynamic extension programme in Sri Lanka, for which he published a book, most recently updated in 2007. Since 2001 he has been an inspector for the Biodynamic Association's Demeter and Organic Certification in the UK. In 2003 he produced an edited selection of Steiner's work relating to agriculture. He is currently a council member of the Biodynamic Agricultural Association, and lives in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

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  RMF ISSO: Foundations (Guide) -...

  Brown Brown

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  This is a breakdown of the NIST risk management framework process for cybersecurity professionals getting into security compliance. It is written in layman's terms without the convoluted way it is described in the NIST SP 800-37 revision 2. It goes into what the information system security officer does at each step in the process and where their attention should be focused. 
  Although the main focus is on implementation of the NIST 800 RMF process, this book covers many of the main concepts on certifications such as the ISC2 CGRC.

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  Creating Great Smartphone Videos

  Reg Jacklin

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  Easy, Economical, Fun 
  Making your own great videos can be economical, easy and fun. Chances are you already have everything you need: your smartphone or tablet. Your mobile device is capable of capturing video of surprisingly good quality. 
  Is This Book for You? 
  Do you want to:Make videos but don't know where to start, or have a limited budget, orMake family albums, vacation videos, or videos about your adventures, orGive your YouTube or other video blogs a professional polish, orDocument your software or other developments in video, orCreate lessons on video, orMake videos for entertainment or amusement, orHave other ideas for what you could do with video? 
  If your answer to any of these is yes, you'll find value in this book. 
  Making Your Videos Great - Technically and Artistically 
  Author / Narrator Reg Jacklin offers ideas for making the videos you shoot with your mobile device great, both technically and artistically. On the technical side, he covers vocabulary, lighting, sound, resolution, orientation and storage requirements. Artistically, he discusses production values, including simple techniques for giving your videos that professional look and sound, including camera motion, basic editing principles, and composition. He suggests some free editing tools to get you started. Reg then offers a refreshing look at what makes a good story and how to scope and tell your stories on video. Finally, he shows how to get your videos out to where they can be seen. 
  About the Author 
  Reg Jacklin is a Certified Professional Videographer and Electronics Engineering Technologist. He has spent thousands of hours teaching university courses. He owns and operates a video production company, VidGigsLive. Presented with deep knowledge and humor, his book educates and entertains.

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  Survive

  Kamden Clover

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  Survive: The Ultimate Guide on How to Survive Any Natural Calamity, Discover the Effective Strategies and Tips on How You Can Prepare and Survive Any Calamity and DisasterThere is a saying that says "always be prepared." Nobody wants calamities to happen but sadly, it is a part of life. No matter where you are, or how much you deem your place to be the safest place of all, emergencies and disasters can happen at any moment. We don't always know when it will strike so it is important that we do whatever we can to prepare ourselves just in case it happens. Sadly, not a lot of Americans are doing much preparation. According to FEMA, 60% of Americans are not practicing any disaster preparation and even those that do don't have the basic supplies required for survival.This book will teach you a basic survival blueprint you can follow when different disasters strike. It will teach you all the important information you need in order to make sure you and your family have the best chance of surviving any calamity that might come your way.This audiobook will discuss some of the following topics:- Tips on Earthquake Emergency Preparation- Emergency Preparedness for Hurricanes- Prepare For a Flood the Best Way You Could- Vital Steps in Preparation for an Industrial Emergency- Safety Emergency Preparation Tips When There is a Tornado- Tsunami: What To Do and How to Survive- Emergency Preparation For Typhoons- What To Do When a Volcano Erupts?- The Truth About Emergency Services- Climate Change Emergency Preparation - We Should Act Now!- Home Emergency - Better Be Prepared- Heroes Need Help TooIt can be easy to shrug off any threat and to put it out of your mind thinking there's a slim possibility for any disaster to strike anytime soon. But this kind of attitude is what often leads to disastrous consequences. If you want to know the best tips and advice on how to survive a natural disaster, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

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  Summary of Brian Christian’s The...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the main key ideas from Brian Christian’s The Alignment Problem 
    
  As machine-learning systems grow not only more prevalent, but also more powerful, humans want to ensure that they understand us and do what we want, eliminating the possibility of catastrophic divergence. In the field of computer science, this question is known as the alignment problem. 
  In The Alignment Problem (2020), Brian Christian raises questions of safety and ethics in a world where humans are turning into machines and machines are turning into humans. He discusses tools that, through imitation, curiosity, inference, and shaping, exhibit human skills without being programmed to do so. The future of machine learning holds risks, but also great promise.

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  The Game Writing Guide - Get...

  Anna Megill

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  This comprehensive guide walks listeners through the entire process of getting and keeping a writing job in the games industry. It outlines exactly what a beginner needs to know about education requirements, finding opportunities, applying for roles, and acing studio interviews. Professional writers will learn how to navigate studio hierarchies, transfer roles and companies, work overseas, and keep developing their careers. Written by an experienced games writer with nearly two decades of industry knowledge, this book contains a wealth of interviews and perspectives with industry leaders, hiring managers, and developers from marginalized communities, all offering their tips and insights. Included are examples of materials such as job posts, writing samples, and portfolios, as well as chapter-end challenges for listeners to directly apply the skills they have learned. This book will be of great interest to all beginner and aspiring games writers and narrative designers, as well as more experienced writers looking to hone their skills.

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